---
title: "UKRI-5251 Wingtra One UAV"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a341"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2025-09-26"
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# UKRI-5251 Wingtra One UAV

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a341

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has concluded the procurement process for the purchase of a Wingtra One UAV, a fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle with VTOL capability, intended for surveying and mapping ice fronts in hazardous areas. This procurement was carried out as a direct procurement method without competition due to its below-threshold status and is located in the United Kingdom. The tender, titled "UKRI-5251 Wingtra One UAV," falls under the industry category of unmanned aerial vehicles, with the legal basis detailed under 2023 UKPGA legislation. The contract was signed on 24th September 2025 and became active on 25th September 2025, with an anticipated end date of 1st November 2025. It involves a gross contract value of £37,137.17.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses dealing in advanced survey and mapping technologies, particularly those that specialize in unmanned aerial vehicles. Large-scale suppliers like Korec, identified as the supplier in this contract, have demonstrated the capability and readiness to engage in such specific public procurement opportunities. The focus on the UK location and the particular niche of high-tech surveying equipment imply that both government and environmental research sectors may continue to demand similar innovative solutions, providing a fertile ground for growth for businesses that align with these advanced technological needs.

## Notice

Purchase of a fixed-wing UAV with VTOL capability for survey and mapping of ice fronts in hazardous areas.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060168-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2025 - 1 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,947 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KOREC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2025 at 13:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060168-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060168-2025
  26th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

## Provenance

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